SHERIFF’S GUARDIAN ANGELS PROVIDED TOYS TO MORE THAN 1300 CHILDREN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office helped more than 1300 children and 800 families have a merrier Christmas through the 24th annual Sheriff’s Guardian Angels program, held from Dec. 16-18, 2022.

Each year, deputies assigned to the Sheriff’s Guardian Angels program provide Newton County families and children in need with toys, as well as clothes, food, and other necessities, for Christmas Day. The program allows deputies to be admirable and caring citizens, in addition to performing their duties as public servants.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all supporters, donors, sponsors, and volunteers of the Sheriff’s Guardian Angels program,” said Sheriff Brown. “Without you, this program would not have had another successful year. I would also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all the deputies who took time out of their holiday schedules to help shop for these families and children.”

In addition to the numerous toy donations from individuals, businesses, and various organizations, this year’s Guardian Angels program was funded by the Sheriff’s annual Toy Ride, held on Nov. 12, 2022, and the Deputies Who Care Fund. Sheriff Brown and the Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all individuals, businesses, and organizations that helped make this year’s Guardian Angels program a success.

Next year will mark a milestone of the Sheriff’s 25th annual Toy Ride, and Sheriff Brown plans to make it a spectacular event. Therefore, Sheriff Brown would like to take this time to extend an early invite to motorcycle riders, law enforcement motorcycle units, and the community to come out and help the Newton County Sheriff’s Office celebrate and raise funds for this worthy cause.